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norton: i thank the gentleman from utah for his kind remarks. i ask to revise and extend my remarks. i rise today in strong support of the d.c. courts and public defense service act of 2011. i would like to thank senator joe lieberman, the chair of the senate homeland security committee which has jurisdiction over the district of columbia, particularly senator daniel akaka, the chair of the senate subcommittee on oversight and government management federal work force and the district of columbia. for author ushering the bill through a subcommittee and getting it passed with a voice vote. both senators lieberman and akaka are retiring this year. they each will leave with legacies of accomplishment to the nation, and both senator lieberman and senator akaka have always been good friends of the district. they will be very much missed in both chambers by all of us. but particularly by the residents of the district of columbia. s. 1379 is an important bill for the administration of justice in the district of columbia. it would allow the chief judge o
norton: i thank the gentleman from utah for his kind remarks. i ask to revise and extend my remarks. i rise today in strong support of the d.c. courts and public defense service act of 2011. i would like to thank senator joe lieberman, the chair of the senate homeland security committee which has jurisdiction over the district of columbia, particularly senator daniel akaka, the chair of the senate subcommittee on oversight and government management federal work force and the district of...
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norton: madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. norton: madam speaker, i rise in support of this important legislation. h.r. 6364 establishes a commission to ensure that there is suitable observation of the centennial of world war i. this is a fitting tribute to all service members who valiantly fought in all theaters of world war i. the commission establishes and leaves ample time for spropet commemorative works events tribute before the 100th anniversary of the war in 2014. i would like to thank my colleagues but especially representative ted poe who has representative ted poe who has been
norton: madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman is recognized. ms. norton: madam speaker, i rise in support of this important legislation. h.r. 6364 establishes a commission to ensure that there is suitable observation of the centennial of world war i. this is a fitting tribute to all service members who valiantly fought in all theaters of world war i. the commission establishes and leaves ample time for spropet commemorative works...
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let me ask you about representative eleanor holmes norton she says: >> she is not clamoring for her own party for the administration to come and tell us what did you know? when did you know it? why are you dragging your feet about it? she is missing the point, do you agree? >> she is missing the point and playing politics. she knows she has cover because of mainstream media is going along with her and that suggestion that obama and his closest people in the white house did nothing wrong in benghazi. obviously, they did. four brave and innocent americans were killed in this attack. still, the american people are left with so many questions. spokesperson for this incident this tragedy are wanting to play politics instead of being straight with the people. >> press secretary jay carney is likewise, subject to legitimate criticism. i assume he has access to information. for many days maybe not 73 days but that i done everything they could not to get the facts out. just get the facts out. quit trying to hide them that's -- i don't understand why everyone get gives them a pass except cbs and
let me ask you about representative eleanor holmes norton she says: >> she is not clamoring for her own party for the administration to come and tell us what did you know? when did you know it? why are you dragging your feet about it? she is missing the point, do you agree? >> she is missing the point and playing politics. she knows she has cover because of mainstream media is going along with her and that suggestion that obama and his closest people in the white house did nothing...
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holmes norton and mr. cleaver for this very bipartisan approach to something that should live in the memories of all americans, the sacrifices that was given in this country to provide so much for us. as we know the united states entered world war i in 1917 to support great britain, france, belgium and other ala's. it was the first time -- and other allies. it was the first time that we supported others. more than four million when and women served in uniform during the great war. there are 375,000 american casualties during world war i, including 11616,516 fatalities. the upcoming centennial will honor the sacrifices of these great americans. h.r. 6364 creates a world war i commission to establish a memorial in the district of columbia to honor those who fought during the great war. i'd also note that there are no federal funds that are attached to the building of this. h.r. 6364 was favorably reported by unanimous consent in the committee on natural resources last week. i'd again want to thank congressma
holmes norton and mr. cleaver for this very bipartisan approach to something that should live in the memories of all americans, the sacrifices that was given in this country to provide so much for us. as we know the united states entered world war i in 1917 to support great britain, france, belgium and other ala's. it was the first time -- and other allies. it was the first time that we supported others. more than four million when and women served in uniform during the great war. there are...
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but let me ask but senator eleanor holmes-norton. she said, we do not intend to stabbed by when susan rice who, had nothing to do with the benghazi attack or its aftermath is the scapegoat. she is not clamoring for her own party, for the administration to tell us, what did you know? when did you know? and why are you dragging your feet on it? she's missing the point. do you agree? >> she's missing the point. she is playing politics. she knows she has cover because the mainstream media is going right along with her and the suggestion that obama and his closest people in the white house did nothing wrong in benghazi. obviously, they did. four brave and innocent americans were killed in this attack. and still, the american people are left with so many questions. and spokespersons for this incident this, tragedy, are wanting to play politics instead of being straight with the people. >> yes. and the press secretary, jay carney, is i think likewise, subject to legitimate criticism. i assume that he has access to information and for many d
but let me ask but senator eleanor holmes-norton. she said, we do not intend to stabbed by when susan rice who, had nothing to do with the benghazi attack or its aftermath is the scapegoat. she is not clamoring for her own party, for the administration to tell us, what did you know? when did you know? and why are you dragging your feet on it? she's missing the point. do you agree? >> she's missing the point. she is playing politics. she knows she has cover because the mainstream media is...
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. >> reporter: cell phone video captures edward norton taking the plunge. he jumped into the frigid ft. point channel in a downpour to rescue a woman who had fallen into the water. >> she was in there falling for help and i can swim. >> he didn't hesitate. he ran down the steps, took off his belt and jumped in the water and swam over to get her. >> reporter: officer norton says the woman was drowning, and he didn't think twice about diving in. >> one of the other officers had been given a life-preserver from someone else. i think it came from the tea party museum. so that actually helped a lot. i was able to hold on to her with -- hold on to that while she was holding on to the life preserver while holding myself up with the raft that was out there. >> with the life preserver around her, they swam to this floating device right here and just held on until the fire department came, and then the divers jumped in the water after them. >> reporter: by standers watched as the boat picked up officer norton, the woman and the two firefighters, all four taken to the
. >> reporter: cell phone video captures edward norton taking the plunge. he jumped into the frigid ft. point channel in a downpour to rescue a woman who had fallen into the water. >> she was in there falling for help and i can swim. >> he didn't hesitate. he ran down the steps, took off his belt and jumped in the water and swam over to get her. >> reporter: officer norton says the woman was drowning, and he didn't think twice about diving in. >> one of the other...
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norton. >> mr. chairman, i don't know if this is just one -- >> now, that's next week. >> if so, i would not be surprised if there is some high-speed rail. >> it will be -- i may save a little time. >> that'll never go away. it's been a pleasure to work with you on that matter. i do know about california and other places where high-speed rail may be controversial, but i do know where we are furthest along. i want to do is get started so we have a pilot to show we can do this. those who created the american river system with considerable help from the united states government during the civil war. private and public alike, public officials, denying me the tip to government money and ran with it would be turning over in their graves to see how far behind we are developed and developing countries on high-speed rail. the fact we cannot say a single example of real high-speed rail in the united states should be in for me as a matter of personal embarrassment as an american citizen. in a district where we
norton. >> mr. chairman, i don't know if this is just one -- >> now, that's next week. >> if so, i would not be surprised if there is some high-speed rail. >> it will be -- i may save a little time. >> that'll never go away. it's been a pleasure to work with you on that matter. i do know about california and other places where high-speed rail may be controversial, but i do know where we are furthest along. i want to do is get started so we have a pilot to show we...
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norton: i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah. mr. chaffetz: i would like to thank representative poe for introducing this legislation. the intill bipartisan in its approach, it creates a means for properly commemorating the centennial of the great war and honoring those who fwallantly fought. i urge my colleagues to vote in concurrence with the senate amendment to h.r. 6364 and remind people that no taxpayer dollars will be used to carry out this act. i encourage my colleagues to vote in favor of this an yield back the balance of our time. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend the rules and concur in the senate amendment to h.r. 6364? those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. ms. norton: i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present -- the speaker pro tempore: in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative. the gentlewoman from the district of columbia. ms. norton: madam speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and make a point of order that a q
norton: i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah. mr. chaffetz: i would like to thank representative poe for introducing this legislation. the intill bipartisan in its approach, it creates a means for properly commemorating the centennial of the great war and honoring those who fwallantly fought. i urge my colleagues to vote in concurrence with the senate amendment to h.r. 6364 and remind people that no taxpayer dollars will be used to carry out this...
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up the east coast, the national weather service says the north east heaviest snowfall will be in the norton pa., upstate new york and endless sections of new england states. the storm is set to end tomorrow morning before it heads to canada. >> if you are planning to make a trip to the sierra mountains anytime soon authorities want to remind drivers to make sure to have chains handy. if this affects drivers driving up on interstate 80 and highway 50. caltran advisers are still any effect. and for good reason snow has been coming down along those highways leaving behind slick and icy roads. the >> it is a very slow trade as you travel up. we will not check with erik up about the snow. >> i have been checking with some of resources and a higher elevations are averaging about 20 in.. a lot of people are excited to head up there. we do have some advisory's and watches and warnings for the greater tahoe area. you should certainly keep your chains handy. temperatures are average about we do have a problem for another score storm later on. it is a very cold start for the morning. we do have severa
up the east coast, the national weather service says the north east heaviest snowfall will be in the norton pa., upstate new york and endless sections of new england states. the storm is set to end tomorrow morning before it heads to canada. >> if you are planning to make a trip to the sierra mountains anytime soon authorities want to remind drivers to make sure to have chains handy. if this affects drivers driving up on interstate 80 and highway 50. caltran advisers are still any effect....
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norton, for five minutes. ms. norton: thank you, madam speaker. as we end the 112th congress, we are faced with two crises. cliff ryecies and now a gun crisis, a mental health crisis that comes to us from newtown, connecticut. when you consider that this is a congress which has not been able to handle even modern issues much less crises, one begins to wonder whether we will evoke to what is required of any person who is a member of the united states congress. this morning, i come for something less than a crisis for the country, easier, much easier to solve. i am calling on the defense authorization conference committee to solve a simple noncrisis problem. a problem, though, that casts shame on our treatment of our active duty military, our veterans, and their families. thanks to chairman buck mckeon and ranking member adam smith, the defense authorization bill contains a simple provision. that provision says that when you raise the flags of the 50 states at military ceremonies, if you're raising or displaying the flags of 50 states, you must also
norton, for five minutes. ms. norton: thank you, madam speaker. as we end the 112th congress, we are faced with two crises. cliff ryecies and now a gun crisis, a mental health crisis that comes to us from newtown, connecticut. when you consider that this is a congress which has not been able to handle even modern issues much less crises, one begins to wonder whether we will evoke to what is required of any person who is a member of the united states congress. this morning, i come for something...
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norton. >> thank you. >> i apologize. the gentle lady is right. do either of you have a response? i realize it will not imposed question. if either of you want to make a comment on the video, it will be in part of the record. >> i would be happy to make comment about the vaccine themselves. since 2001, it has been removed from vaccines given to children with the exception of -- >> we said the record will remain open for all, after you will have an opportunity to voice yourself. please, dr. . >> with the exception of the multi vial flu vaccine. >> thank you. the gentle lady may begin. >> i have a couple of questions. it would probably be the case that many of these children who may have some features of autism were not recognized early. you indicated how difficult it is to backtrack and do something about it. i assume there are millions walking around. where we do recognize what is seen as a disability, the idea says there must be services provided in the school. time not be able to get -- a child might be bale to get all manner of services related to speech and movement. very prim
norton. >> thank you. >> i apologize. the gentle lady is right. do either of you have a response? i realize it will not imposed question. if either of you want to make a comment on the video, it will be in part of the record. >> i would be happy to make comment about the vaccine themselves. since 2001, it has been removed from vaccines given to children with the exception of -- >> we said the record will remain open for all, after you will have an opportunity to voice...
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police officer edward norton in boston jumps in the frigid water to save a woman's life. it is not clear how the woman fell into the water but a witness says that he threw his car into park and leapt into the water after her, carrying a life saving ring with him as you can see, the woman is being treated for are hypothermia but is expected to fully recover. >>> after more than a year, president obama has finally begun to release his regulatory agenda. the u.s. law requires federal agencies to publicly report proposed regulations that will have a significant impact directly to congress. we now know from the government's website from the department of labor that just within the last four months more than 6,000 new proposed regulations are pending. shannon bream is investigating the onslaught of new regulations and spoke with the founder and president of the media research center who says the media has failed to keep the american public informed about this. >> nobody is reporting the truth about obama care. you know, p.j. o'rourke made a great observation 20 years ago when s
police officer edward norton in boston jumps in the frigid water to save a woman's life. it is not clear how the woman fell into the water but a witness says that he threw his car into park and leapt into the water after her, carrying a life saving ring with him as you can see, the woman is being treated for are hypothermia but is expected to fully recover. >>> after more than a year, president obama has finally begun to release his regulatory agenda. the u.s. law requires federal...
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and producers from "60 minutes" on the project along with actors matt damon don cheadle and edward norton. it will be on tv next year. >> bill: al gore involved with this? >> i do not believe so. >> he should be. >> bill: he should be. >> president obama welcomed members of congress to the white house for a christmas party last night. interesting to note this is the fourth straight year where they've taken time out for holiday cheer while being on a strict deadline on huge legislation. the fiscal cliff likely wade for awkward conversations around the eggnog last night. >> bill: i'm sure when john boehner had his picture taken with the president. >> oh, yeah. >> bill: how are we doing here john? >> rick santorum has a new job. the former senator and failed presidential candidate will write a weekly column for the conservative world net daily site. ceo joseph made the announcement yesterday saying santorum will continue to go to bat for conservatives who feel their voices aren't being heard. >> bill: i cannot criticize rick santorum for that job because world net daily also carries my colum
and producers from "60 minutes" on the project along with actors matt damon don cheadle and edward norton. it will be on tv next year. >> bill: al gore involved with this? >> i do not believe so. >> he should be. >> bill: he should be. >> president obama welcomed members of congress to the white house for a christmas party last night. interesting to note this is the fourth straight year where they've taken time out for holiday cheer while being on a...